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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,809.55, 36,994.17 and 14,869.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,809.55, 36,994.17 and 14,869.89 is: 20,518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,809.55 : 36,994.17 = 14,869.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,809.55/36,994.17 = 14,869.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,809.55x = 36,994.17 × 14,869.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,809.55x = 550,099,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,099,238.54/26,809.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.78

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